Episode 24

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Published on:

23rd Mar 2021

Bluemont Vineyard: Realizing a Zurschmeide Vision

Join Howard Fletcher as he travels to picturesque Bluemont, Virginia to have a conversation with Scott Spelbring, Head Winemaker of Bluemont Vineyard.

Howard and Scott discuss his evolution from sound engineer, to home vigneron, to cellar rat at Sunset Hills Vineyard, to his present highly skilled position as head winemaker.

More on Bluemont Vineyard:

In 1993, the Zuschmeide family purchased a farm in Bluemont, Virginia, which is now home to Great Country Farms. As the Zurschmeide family nurtured the soil back into production, they envisioned using some of the adjoining land on the slopes above their farm for cultivating grapes for winemaking. The opportunity to realize this dream came true when the family was able to purchase the 100 acres that is now home to Bluemont Vineyard.

Bluemont Vineyard was established in 2007 when the first grape vines came into full production and now grows over ten varietals of grapes, including Viognier, Norton, and Cabernet Franc.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluemontvineyard/      

Twitter:       https://twitter.com/bluemont_wine 


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About the Podcast

Barrel Tasting w/ Howard Fletcher
A podcast that highlights the winemakers, craft brewers and spirit distillers of the DMV
Howard Fletcher a multimedia journalist and native of Washington, DC. In this podcast, he blends his love of wine, with his storytelling skills to introduce you to the many skilled adult beverage creators in his home town of Washington DC and the surrounding area.